India successfully conducts 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile
India has successfully conducted the second test of its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast, demonstrating advanced indigenous defence capabilities. The missile, developed by DRDO, can travel over 1,500 km with a top speed of Mach 10, enhancing India's maritime strike reach. It features a hypersonic glide vehicle and is designed to evade radar and target high-value naval assets like aircraft carriers.
- ▪The LR-AShM was tested off the Odisha coast and achieved a range exceeding 1,500 km with a speed of Mach 10.
- ▪The missile uses a two-stage solid rocket and hypersonic glide vehicle to deliver precision strikes on moving and static naval targets.
- ▪It was displayed during India's Republic Day parade on January 26 and is part of India's push for self-reliance in advanced defence technology.
- ▪The missile employs indigenous sensors and low-altitude flight paths to evade radar and interception systems.
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News/Defence News/India successfully conducts 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile with 1500km range, 10 Mach speed off Odisha coastIndia successfully conducts 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile with 1500km range, 10 Mach speed off Odisha coastSurendra Singh / TNN / May 03, 2026, 01:38 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge India successfully conducts 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile with 1500km range, 10 Mach speed off Odisha coast NEW DELHI: In a big boost for the country’s maritime defence, India has successfully conducted the second flight test of DRDO-developed long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM).
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